Debt and Equity

The Debt and Equity section on Hotel Investment Today provides the latest updates and insights on financing strategies and covers topics such as debt financing, equity investments, and capital markets that are impacting the hotel investment community today.

News / Owners

Electra, AKA marriage still on honeymoon

By Matthew Hall | May 19, 2023

With six hotel conversions under their belts, partners Electra America and AKA plan to double the properties run by their enterprise by 2025. ... Read More

News / Owners

Verakin Capital tops $350 million investment mark

By Mary Scoviak | May 19, 2023

Investments in three hotels currently under development power this young investment/development group over a major portfolio-building hurdle.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Corinthia to Maldives; McSam sells; industry's economic impact

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 19, 2023

The latest on development, M&A and industry data.... Read More

News / Brands

LyvInn hybrid meets Porgy and Bess

By Robert Cole | May 18, 2023

Former Meininger Hotels chairman and CEO Bali launches a brand in Frankfurt with an eye further afield in Europe.... Read More

News / Brands

Asia leads Regent revival but it's not yet time to pop champagne

By Raini Hamdi | May 18, 2023

After being tossed about like a football until IHG acquired the luxury brand in 2018, Regent is finally looking less of a hopeless pass. ... Read More

News / Insights

Hot Type: Gencom, Springboard, PPHE and more

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | May 18, 2023

Some of the best quotes from stories of the past week, including Gencom’s Alessandro Colantonio’s big boast about their new hotel in Chicago and Springboard Hospitality’s Ben Rafter on indie culture.... Read More

News / Management

New math, new markets build Springboard’s portfolio

By Mary Scoviak | May 17, 2023

The May 15, 2023, opening of Arizona’s Hotel St. Michael added 48th property to this management firm driven by high-tech tactics and higher touch customer/client care.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: IHG Americas CEO; Claremont sold; Salter Bros. buy portfolio

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 17, 2023

The latest breaking news from the world of development and M&A.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 9 - 16, 2023

By Shawn Turner | May 17, 2023

Among the noteworthy transactions from the past week was CDL and Millennium and Copthorne Hotels New Zealand buying from Brookfield Asset Management the Sofitel Brisbane Central. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Analyzing Gencom, GD Holdings deal for Chicago trophy

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 16, 2023

Developers confidently and at long last take down the newly opened, 192-key St. Regis Chicago from Chicago-based Magellan Development Group.... Read More

News / Brands

PPHE, Radisson strengthen art’otel relationship

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 15, 2023

London-based PPHE retains ownership with Radisson gaining development access to the lifestyle brand in certain regions.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: New CEO at Iberostar; introducing LyvInn; Madison Capital's big loan

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 15, 2023

The latest global news about development, M&A and performance.... Read More

News / Owners

Texas snapshot: A look at development, performance trends with STR

By Mary Scoviak | May 15, 2023

New data from STR reveals ongoing strong performance continues to spark investment and development interest in key markets. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Fattal loan for UK; Hyatt adds in Bulgaria; IHCL grows Vivanta

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 12, 2023

Breaking news from the global M&A and development space.... Read More

News / Management

Thailand’s Chatrium Hospitality charts new course

By Raini Hamdi | May 12, 2023

Thai independent owner-operator with ties to leading bank wants to venture into hotel management. But connections may count for little in a hugely competitive market. ... Read More

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